- Cost of Living
- Belarus
- United States
- Homyel
- Akron, Ohio
- Comparison
Cost of living in Homyel, Belarus compared to Akron, Ohio, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Homyel (Belarus) is 72% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3.67 BYN ($1.77) | $13 | - 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3.17 BYN ($1.53) | $7 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1.72 BYN ($0.83) | $4.41 | - 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.02 BYN ($0.49) | $0.85 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.89 BYN ($1.88) | $2.58 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.25 BYN ($1.57) | $3.45 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4.03 BYN ($1.94) | $5.74 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.60 BYN ($0.77) | $3.12 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.03 BYN ($0.50) | $1.64 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.42 BYN ($1.17) | $2.75 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6.00 BYN ($2.89) | $13 | - 78% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1.70 BYN ($0.82) | $1.83 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.32 BYN ($0.15) | $1.55 | - 90% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Homyel (Belarus) is 64% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 300 BYN ($145) | $1,017 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 250 BYN ($121) | $769 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 23 BYN ($11) | $158 | - 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 180 BYN ($87) | $885 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $563 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $99 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 18 BYN ($9) | $32 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 637 BYN ($307) | $356 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 206 BYN ($99) | $85 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 BYN ($6) | $8 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $15 | - | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Homyel (Belarus) is 10% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 120 BYN ($58) | $38 | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 91 BYN ($44) | $36 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 98 BYN ($47) | $70 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 75 BYN ($36) | $95 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Homyel (Belarus) is 59% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 24,411 BYN ($11,775) | $22,205 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.86 BYN ($0.41) | $0.61 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20 BYN ($10) | $43 | - 78% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $14 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Homyel (Belarus) is 10% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15 BYN ($7) | $6 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 BYN ($9) | $11 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $61 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 11 BYN ($5.20) | $7 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7 BYN ($3.32) | $3.06 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8 BYN ($4.10) | $4.18 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.65 BYN ($1.76) | $3.23 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.50 BYN ($2.17) | $1.43 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $16 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Homyel (Belarus) is 55% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11 BYN ($5.06) | $32 | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10 BYN ($4.82) | $19 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $139 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 26 BYN ($13) | $66 | - 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2.50 BYN ($1.21) | $7 | - 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.80 BYN ($2.32) | $4.41 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.00 BYN ($0.96) | $5.01 | - 81% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $433 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.56 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 40 BYN ($19) | $46 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2.00 BYN ($0.96) | $6 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 156 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Homyel (Belarus) is 57% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$2,900
in Akron, Ohio
you would need to make just about $1,235
(2,560 BYN)
in Homyel.
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